Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Java Developer

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in programming and application development, both frontend and backend.
  • Hands-on experience with AI & LLM frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Claude).
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, etc.) and frameworks (Spring, Angular, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud microservices (OpenShift, Azure) and data lakes (HDFS, Snowflake).
  • Strong team leadership and excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and deploy applications in a cloud-based environment.
  • Implement AI-driven solutions to optimize regulatory reporting workflows.
  • Liaise with business partners to understand and translate client needs into technical solutions.
  • Share knowledge of emerging AI technologies to influence technical direction.
  • Maintain code quality and manage responsible AI governance.
  • Support application suites across various technical infrastructures and architectures.
  • Promote adoption of new technologies within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on your development through coaching.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the organization.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • World-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will join a development team that builds in-house applications and integrates vendor products for our US Regulatory Reporting business in Finance IT. You will be leading the technical and architectural design to create scalable technology solutions powering growth, improving client experience, and making our reporting and support teams more efficient. You will bring expertise in cloud infrastructure, as well as AI/ML framework and MCP Server implementation to enhance automation, data analysis, and intelligent reporting capabilities. We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Hands-on application design, coding, and deployment on cloud-based environment
  • Design and implement big data processing, AI agentic solutions to optimize regulatory reporting workflows and reduce manual effort
  • Liaison with business partners to deliver solutions based on clients' needs, translating business requirements into AI-driven technical approaches
  • Provide technical influence by sharing deep knowledge and experience in emerging AI technologies
  • Maintain code quality, best practices, and responsible AI governance across the stack
  • Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures
  • Help increase adoption of emerging technology within area of expertise
  • Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience combined in programming, small to large-scale applications, frontend and backend engineering, test-driven development, microservices and architecture design principles
  • AI & LLM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with foundational models and APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
  • Hands on experience of MCP server implementation
  • Demonstrated strong team leadership and ability in written and oral communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project
  • Expert in multiple programming languages / frameworks such as: Java, Spring, Scala, Spark, JavaScript, UI framework (Angular / React / Vue.js), Python, HTML5/CSS, SQL, etc.
  • Experience with microservices in cloud such as OpenShift, Azure
  • Experience with data lake and database engines such as HDFS, Snowflake, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
  • Mentor on standards and coding practices and debug very complex or urgent problems. Maximize reuse and build sustainable applications


Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau
  • Experience with middleware technologies such as Kafka, Redis
  • Experience with various DevOps pipeline and cloud tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, HashiCorp Vault, Apigee, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Nexus IQ, SonarQube, UCD, Artifactory, etc.


What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


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Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-10

Application Deadline:

2026-07-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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